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Dragon Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Dragon Vase by Chinese artist, is a white jade vessel with a rounded body. The vase features a dragon on its left side and other creatures carved into its surface. The vase has a narrow neck and an opening at the top that is covered by a lid. The lid is decorated with a carving of an animal. The vase has a flat base with some text etched into it. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

Medium
Nephrite
Culture
China
Dimensions
460 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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